City University of New York is hiring : Assistant Professor (Studio Art- Ceramics

Assistant Professor (Studio Art- Ceramics) - Department of Art & Art History, School of Arts & Sciences

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

The Department of Art & Art History at Hunter College welcomes applications for an Assistant Professor, tenure-track position in Studio Art with a focus on Ceramics to start fall 2026. This position requires a comprehensive understanding of the histories and cultural practices that inform contemporary art practice, as well as a demonstrated understanding of various traditional and contemporary aspects of three-dimensional making. Successful applicants will share the program’s commitment to pedagogical diversity and experimentation.

Responsibilities include ongoing creative research; graduate teaching and advising in Hunter’s nationally recognized MFA program; and teaching the college’s diverse undergraduate population in the beginning and advanced courses in Ceramics. Active participation in the administrative operations of the department, including serving as faculty area head overseeing the undergraduate and graduate Ceramics studios is a requirement.

QUALIFICATIONS

An MFA degree is required. Qualified candidates must have an active practice and demonstrable professional accomplishments and / or exhibition record, as well as college level teaching experience beyond graduate teaching assistantships on both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Candidates should be willing and able to teach in conjunction with curatorial initiatives.

COMPENSATION

Compensation is commensurate with experience, within the approved range of $87,978 - $105,593 (4 / 24 contract).

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

CUNY is in the process of implementing salary schedule increases. Once implemented, salaries of eligible employees will increase by approximately 9.54% with an additional increase of 3.5% effective 9 / 1 / 26, in accordance with the terms of the PSC-CUNY collective bargaining agreement ($55,450- $105,593 4 / 24 contract; $57,252 - $109,025 9 / 2025 contract range; $59,256- $112,841 9 / 2026 contract).

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted online by accessing the CUNY Portal on City University of New York job website www.cuny.edu / employment or https : / / cuny.jobs / and following the CUNYfirst Job System Instructions. To search for this vacancy, click on Search Job Listings, select More Options To Search For CUNY Jobs and enter the Job Opening ID number. Click on the 'Apply Now' button and follow the application instructions.

Please include :

Cover Letter and / or Artist’s Statement

A link to your professional website or to 10-15 images of your work

Sample of recent publications, if applicable; undergraduate and graduate syllabi

Curriculum Vitae / Resume

Names and contact information of 3 references (letters only required at finalist stage)

Upload all documents as ONE single file—PDF format.

CLOSING DATE

Open until filled, with priority for applications submitted by October 1, 2025.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO / AA / Vet / Disability Employer.

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